Clark Gable's Former Tucson Hideaway Is Surprisingly Affordable

Celebrity homes are, by their very nature, quite expensive. They're out of the realm of mere mortals and generally change hands between fellow celebrities or other high-profile types. We've found one exception to this rule, however: The one-time hideaway of Clark Gable, located in Tucson, Arizona.

The home is currently on the market for about $275,000. It's a bit higher than the median home value in Tucson ($135,500 per Zillow) but much, much cheaper than what you'd find in a Old Hollywood celebrity enclave like Beverly Hills (median home value: a cool $2,848,200). It was originally designed by architect William Winchester, who specialized in early twentieth century revival homes that referenced the Pueblo and Spanish style.

Gable moved into the five-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom home in 1942, to recover from the death of his wife, Carole Lombard. He left Tucson later that year to enlist in the Army Air Forces.

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Fittingly, the home has a decidedly Southwestern look. While the adobe exterior is beautiful, we love the interior details. Exposed beams, a detailed balcony, terra cotta tiles, archways, soaring ceilings, and fireplaces bring so much charm and character.

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